Problem Solving Books

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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)
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avg rating 4.12 — 5,283 ratings — published 1944
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Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.14 — 4,090 ratings — published 2007
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Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 1,078 ratings — published
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Thinking In Systems: A Primer Thinking In Systems: A Primer (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 23,981 ratings — published 2008
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Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.21 — 548 ratings — published
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Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 34 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.14 — 7,618 ratings — published 2020
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The Art and Craft of Problem Solving The Art and Craft of Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.60 — 277 ratings — published 1999
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The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 15,848 ratings — published 2008
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What Do You Do With a Problem? What Do You Do With a Problem? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.38 — 6,350 ratings — published 2016
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Stuck Stuck (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 11,608 ratings — published 2011
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The Thinker's Toolkit: 14 Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving The Thinker's Toolkit: 14 Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.92 — 525 ratings — published 1995
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What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 27 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.23 — 681 ratings — published 2020
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 5,394 ratings — published 2020
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Are Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really Is Are Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really Is (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,102 ratings — published 1982
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Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 23,742 ratings — published 2016
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The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 3,788 ratings — published 1987
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Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics) Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics)
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avg rating 4.47 — 180 ratings — published 1997
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The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 30,928 ratings — published 1997
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Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 596 ratings — published 2012
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts (Audiobook)
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avg rating 4.07 — 10,813 ratings — published 2018
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Accidental Genius: Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing Accidental Genius: Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.93 — 2,197 ratings — published 2000
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Perfectly Percy Perfectly Percy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.84 — 606 ratings — published 2013
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 608,135 ratings — published 2011
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.51 — 1,728,096 ratings — published 2021
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The Art of Thinking Clearly The Art of Thinking Clearly (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 42,505 ratings — published 2011
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The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: The Basics The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: The Basics (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.36 — 252 ratings — published 2006
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The Day the Crayons Quit The Day the Crayons Quit (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.42 — 60,641 ratings — published 2013
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Learning from the Future: Competitive Foresight Scenarios Learning from the Future: Competitive Foresight Scenarios (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,061 ratings — published 1997
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The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.94 — 161 ratings — published 1978
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Fox Has a Problem (My First I Can Read) Fox Has a Problem (My First I Can Read)
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avg rating 4.29 — 517 ratings — published
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.12 — 35,763 ratings — published 2016
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Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.96 — 18,515 ratings — published 2013
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A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 6,599 ratings — published 2014
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What! Cried Granny (Picture Puffins) What! Cried Granny (Picture Puffins)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.28 — 706 ratings — published 1998
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Enemy Pie Enemy Pie (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 9,777 ratings — published 2000
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Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.04 — 966 ratings — published 2009
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Swimmy Swimmy (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.15 — 24,327 ratings — published 1963
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Big Truck, Little Island Big Truck, Little Island (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 780 ratings — published 2022
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Jabari Tries Jabari Tries (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,072 ratings — published 2020
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Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.02 — 2,660 ratings — published 2019
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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.82 — 24,671 ratings — published 2018
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Lateral Thinking Lateral Thinking (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.76 — 4,843 ratings — published
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Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.71 — 13,836 ratings — published
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The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.62 — 7,351 ratings — published 2011
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The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 7,160 ratings — published 2021
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How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
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avg rating 4.11 — 797 ratings — published 2020
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Two Problems for Sophia (The Sophia Books) Two Problems for Sophia (The Sophia Books)
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avg rating 3.68 — 382 ratings — published 2018
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The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.04 — 76,945 ratings — published 2009
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Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 279 ratings — published 2006
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“As you yourself have said, what other explanation can there be?'

Poirot stared straight ahead of him. 'That is what I ask myself,' he said. 'That is what I never cease to ask myself.”
Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express

“Creating is no problem - problem solving is not creating.”
Robert Fritz, The Path of Least Resistance: Learning to Become the Creative Force in Your Own Life

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